As of April 2015, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association (SGIA), Fairfax, Va., is the first printing trade association to join the SmartWay Affiliate Program.
Launched in 2004, SmartWay is an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program that aims to reduce transportation-related emissions that affect climate change, reduce environmental risk for companies and increase global energy security.
“We see the SmartWay program as yet another tool that SGIA members can use to increase their sustainability profile,” said Marci Kinter, SGIA’s vice president of government and business information. “Using these program tools will help our members benchmark, evaluate and calculate the carbon footprint of their freight activities so they can achieve a more sustainable business.”
SGIA encourages its members, both printers and suppliers, to join the program as SmartWay Shippers and improve environmental performance while enjoying the many benefits partners and companies receive. Contact Kinter at [email protected] [link] to learn more about the SmartWay Affiliate Program and how you can participate.
For more information, visit sgia.org. — L.M.
